Technical Snapshot

The Micron 5400 MAX 1.6TB is an enterprise-class solid state drive designed for read-intensive & mixed-use data center. Built on SATA 6Gb/s in a 2.5" SATA form factor, it delivers sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s. With 3DWPD endurance (3 Drive Writes Per Day), Micron TLC NAND, and enterprise-grade power loss protection, it is purpose-built for mixed-use and write-intensive data center workloads.

Target Workload
Read-intensive & mixed-use data center
Endurance Class
MAX — Mixed-use and write-intensive workloads — OLTP databases, logging, caching, video surveillance, AI training
Category
Enterprise SSD — Micron 5400 Series
Micron 5400 MAX 1.6TB
ENTERPRISE SSD
MICRON

5400 MAX 1.6TB 2.5" SATA

1.6TB · SATA 6Gb/s · 2.5" SATA · 3DWPD

Enterprise · Power Loss Protected · 3DWPD
1.6TBCapacity
540 MB/sRead
520 MB/sWrite
3DWPDEndurance
Endurance: 3DWPD (MAX)
3 Drive Writes Per Day — Mixed-use and write-intensive workloads — OLTP databases, logging, caching, video surveillance, AI training.
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SeriesMicron 5400
CategoryEnterprise SSDs
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Storage & Capacity
SeriesMicron 5400
Endurance ClassMAX (3 Drive Writes Per Day)
Capacity1.6TB
NAND TypeMicron TLC NAND
Performance
Sequential Read540 MB/s
Sequential Write520 MB/s
Interface & Form Factor
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor2.5" SATA
Hot-SwapNo (M.2)
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance Rating3DWPD
DWPD3 Drive Writes Per Day
TBWContact for TBW specification
MTBF3,000,000 hours
Power Loss ProtectionYes (capacitor-backed)
Security
EncryptionAES-256, TCG Opal 2.0, TCG Enterprise
Warranty & Support
Warranty5-year limited (typical)
Target WorkloadRead-intensive & mixed-use data center
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Micron 5400 MAX compatible with my server?

The Micron 5400 MAX uses SATA 6Gb/s in a 2.5" SATA form factor. It is compatible with enterprise servers and storage arrays that support 2.5" SATA SATA drives. Check your server's drive bay specifications for 2.5" SATA compatibility.

What does 3DWPD endurance mean on the Micron 5400 MAX?

3DWPD means 3 Drive Writes Per Day — the drive is rated to sustain three full drive writes per day over its warranty period. For the 1.6TB model, this translates to approximately 1752 TB of total writes over 5 years. Ideal for mixed-use and write-intensive workloads — oltp databases, logging, caching, video surveillance, ai training.

Does the Micron 5400 MAX have power loss protection?

Yes. The Micron 5400 MAX features enterprise-grade power loss protection (PLP) with onboard capacitors that ensure all in-flight data is safely committed to NAND flash during unexpected power loss events. This is critical for maintaining data integrity in enterprise environments without UPS or in high-availability configurations.

Can the Micron 5400 MAX be hot-swapped?

M.2 drives are not typically hot-swappable and require system shutdown for installation.

What workloads is the Micron 5400 MAX designed for?

The Micron 5400 MAX is designed for read-intensive & mixed-use data center. The MAX (3DWPD) class is optimized for write-intensive workloads such as OLTP databases, logging, caching, video surveillance, and AI training data pipelines.